Elevated Levels of Histamine and Tyramine in Gruyere Raw Milk Cheese from France
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- milk and milk products
- Hazard
- histamine - {biological contaminants}
- Origin
- France
- Notifier
- Ireland
What is this? Gruyère raw-milk cheese from France may have high levels of histamine and tyramine. These are natural compounds that can cause health problems if eaten in large amounts.
What's happening? Some batches of this cheese have been found to contain too much histamine and tyramine. The cheese has been sold in several countries.
Does this affect me? If you have bought Gruyère raw-milk cheese from France, you might be affected. Check the package or ask the store where you bought it.
What should I do? Do not eat the cheese if you have it. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell after eating it.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: milk and milk products · Hazard: histamine - {biological contaminants} · Origin: France · Notifier: Ireland
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